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Extended-Range VOG-25 Grenades for GP Series Grenade Launchers
by Lynndon Schooler on April 16, 2025 at 12:00 am
The invention of the grenade dates back over 1,000 years to the Byzantine Empire in the eighth century. In 1904, during the Russo-Japanese War, grenade resurgence was used to address the evolving combat in trenches and fortifications, and this is where the grenade became a prominent tool of modern warfare. Since then, grenades have evolved significantly, particularly in the desire to throw them farther and increase their lethality.
POTD: The New Austrian Sturmgewehr 77 A1 MOD "Nightfighter" Edition
by Eric B on April 15, 2025 at 11:30 pm
Photo Of The Day: If you expected the Austrian Army to do like the United Kingdom and procure a few new automatic rifles, you were wrong. As reported before, the Austrians are getting the Sturmgewehr 77 A1 MOD in a "Nightfighter" edition. These images are from when the third Jägerbrigade recently got their upgrades Steyr AUGs. The upgrade is further enhanced by the inclusion of night vision goggles from Theon, significantly improving the units' night vision and reconnaissance capabilities.
State vs Federal Gun Law: What Can We Learn from Taylor Taranto’s Case
by Luke C. on April 15, 2025 at 11:00 pm
The recent case involving Taylor Taranto and his CZ Scorpion firearm has gained nationwide attention due to conflicting enforcement by the District of Columbia (D.C.) in combination with federal enforcement. Today, we’ll take a short look at this situation, how it's being handled by the District and DOJ, and add some speculation as to what might happen down the road, whether that means the DOJ dropping one of the conflicting charges, or hopefully, dropping the case altogether. Let's take a look at what’s happened so far.
Best Optic for the AR-15
by Darwin N. on April 15, 2025 at 6:00 pm
Picking one optic to rule them all for the AR-15 has to be one of the more difficult tasks in all of the “top ten” and “best of” articles a gun writer can take on. It’s not that I’m worried about being agreed with because that ship sails the moment you take the job. The challenge comes mostly from a desire to be as helpful as possible while actually committing to an answer other than saying it comes down to personal preference. Further exasperating the issue is that categories of optics alone can be a hotly contested debate, much less the optics themselves. As I rip off that best optic for the AR-15 bandaid and stare death in the face, I quote a writer much better than I when I say, “Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more…”
Innovative Arms' New Integrally Suppressed Ruger American
by Daniel Y on April 15, 2025 at 5:00 pm
Innovative Arms has a new integral suppressor option. It takes the Ruger American Ranch in .300 Blackout and incorporates a dedicated silencer. Let’s take a look at the specs and features.

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RE: Divine Simulation - A Model That Came From A Discussion With ChatGPT

Here is the actual chat that preceded the model outline...

By Donald Baker , 2 days ago
RE: Divine Simulation - A Model That Came From A Discussion With ChatGPT

I was playing around with ChatGPT and this was the resu...

By Donald Baker , 2 days ago
Divine Simulation - A Model That Came From A Discussion With ChatGPT

By Donald Baker , 2 days ago
RE: I Love This Political Cartoon

Wow, I did not have "Trump destroying the current finan...

By Phidippides , 1 week ago
RE: I Love This Political Cartoon

I personally think Trump might intentionally be trying ...

By Donald Baker , 1 week ago
RE: I Love This Political Cartoon

The tariffs are an interesting development. I don't kno...

By Phidippides , 1 week ago
I Love This Political Cartoon

Ben Garrison is pretty good. Trump-Saves-Uncle-...

By Donald Baker , 2 weeks ago
RE: Kash Patel Taking Over ATF Today

@phidippides It would be a start. But then they would ...

By Donald Baker , 2 months ago
RE: Kash Patel Taking Over ATF Today

What would you think if Kash Patel had the ATF issue a ...

By Phidippides , 2 months ago